Yamaha appreciating thread

[3NotesAbar]

My turn

Trb 5p, 80s-90s model. Ebony Fingerboard, Maple/Mahogany/maple body, P+ J + Piezo (Magnetic vs Piezo blend), 2 band eq.

Trb 5ii, 90s - 2000s model. Rosewood Fingerboard, Swamp Ash body, 2 single coils (with dummy coils), 3 band eq.

 

[IotaNet]

Sign me up for the Yamaha fan club.

Details here:http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2622361#post2622361

 

[Baa]

Had my BB-615 since christmas and i like it plenty. A few adjustments to personal taste and it works out great for me.

 

[Sterling_Bass]

Could someone please show me a link of prices of TRP 6 String basses? I want to start saving up for a good quality 6 string and hope to have the money by June/July. I like the tone of theses basses alot and would really consider picking one up. Thanks to all those who help.

 

[sjleland]

Played my friends old BB450 last night and played great even with the 25 year strings on it. P/J configuration was awsome and slap required no effort. Been thinking about a BB414 myself. (that metallic orange looks sweet!)

 

[IotaNet]

Could someone please show me a link of prices of TRP 6 String basses?

Check the music123 and/or musiciansfriend websites.

 

[Sterling_Bass]

Quality wise, what would the TRB1006 compare with? I've read many reviews and everyone who owns one is satisfied. Anyone here have any comments?

 

[eqvolvorama]

My stable expands.

Just today I made a play for the BB3000S shown below on ebay. I may have stretched a bit for it, but dagnabbit I like the look of that thing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7381026417&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

I hope my BB1600 doesn't grow resentful.

 

[IotaNet]

... but dagnabbit I like the look of that thing.

And at the end of the day, that's all that matters.

Good for you --- nice score!

 

[dumbassist]

In action -
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WAOH!!! NICE!!! im planning to get a bb414...whaddaya think??? too bad the bb414 dont have a headstock like THAT...

 

[The Mule]

Because this thread is already bumped up, I don't have to feel guilty about posting this pic...

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[guy n. cognito]

My turn. I just joined the club.

 

[The Mule]

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[ukbassboy]

I couldn't agree more with all the sentiments so far. I bought my Yammy 5 string new about 3 years ago and I love it. I had to buy over the net and without trying it first (due to where I lived at the time) but it wasnt hard to find a bunch of great reviews. I went into the local store the other day and tried a MIM Jazz, MM Sub (they didn't have any SR's) and a £1000 Warwick and I very much prefered the sound and feel of my £250 yamaha, though I imagine familiarity had a part to play in my bias. Like most single coil pick-ups they are pretty noisy when used in anything but the middle position so I am considering replacing them with some hum cancellers.
Can anyone help me identify which model I actually have? I will provide pictures when I get some, and work out how to post them but in the mean time... Its a five string, natural p shaped body, jazz pick-ups, active electronics with 5 pots and a switch (don't know what its for though!) 24 frets and a rosewood neck.

 

[tim oconnor]

No, it's not mine... Yet?!


http://cgi.ebay.com/Yamaha-Double-N...oryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Yamahammer]

New to forum and bass. RBX 170 here (Black). Changed out crappy black plastic knobs to black speedknobs.

 

[PilbaraBass]

New to forum and bass. RBX 170 here (Black). Changed out crappy black plastic knobs to black speedknobs.

I own a RBX170 (Red) changed out the knobs for hipshot chrome knobs...also did a series mod on the pickups (push-pull pot on 2nd volume).

The setup (set action, relief, and intonation myself) is outstanding for an axe in this price range.

 

[Ritchie_Darling]

Does anyone know where to find these SBV basses? I have looked online and all the websites I get hits on are in Japanese, or Klingon!


Ritchie

 

[beebebop]

Hi folks,

Thought I'd better contribute as well, since my little Yammy had been such a key part of my bass-playing existence for what must be coming to over 15 years now.

Please excuse the imperfections of my playing, 80% attributable to my lazy attitude towards practice, and 20% to a less-than-ideal set-up of the bass back in 2004.

Enjoy, anyway.



Peace,
Beebebop,
Beijing.

 

[DWBass]

I'm in! Just bought a TRB1005!